How far is Copake, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Copake, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copake and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copake and Syracuse.
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Start on County Road 7A
1419 ft · 41 sec · County Road 7A
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Turn right onto County Route 7A
1.6 mi · 2 min · County Route 7A
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Continue on Center Hill Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Center Hill Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2087 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 23
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Take the ramp slight left
1040 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Albany
2107 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
14.5 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
2669 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
128.8 mi · 2 hr 29 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 20 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copake and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
129 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Copake and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copake to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fultonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Copake and 96.7 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.34 one way or $60.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Copake and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Fultonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fultonville.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copake and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 147.38 mi (237.19 km).
#1 Copake
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,405 |
| Coordinates | 42.1034200, -73.5501200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $30.34 | $60.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $33.98 | $67.95 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $36.71 | $73.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $44.39 | $88.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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